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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.56, 1,222.18 and 595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.56, 1,222.18 and 595.20 is: 891.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.56 : 1,222.18 = 595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.56/1,222.18 = 595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.56x = 1,222.18 × 595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.56x = 727,441.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,441.54/815.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.95

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